Orthodontic practices near Ludford
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Ludford; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 18.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 18.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (95 reviews) |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 18.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.6 (60 reviews) |
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 19.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (846 reviews) |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (221 reviews) |
| Broseley Dental Practice LtdBroseley | 20.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (153 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 20.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant CentreKidderminster | 20.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (124 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 20.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ludford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stourport-on-Severn, 18.7 miles east; the next are Kidderminster (19.4 miles east) and Broseley (20.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 18.7 miles east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 19.4 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 20.1 miles north-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 20.5 miles south |
| Shrewsbury | 6 | 21.9 miles north |
| Ironbridge | 1 | 22.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ludford
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster (4.9 from 846 reviews), 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foley Park Dental & Implant CentreKidderminster | 4.9 (846 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| Bradley Shorthouse Dental ClinicKidderminster | 4.9 (221 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Mercian House Dental PracticeStourport-on-Severn | 4.9 (95 reviews) | 18.7 miles east |
| Mitton Dental SurgeryStourport-on-Severn | 4.6 (60 reviews) | 18.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ludford at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Shropshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 210 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Shropshire | 680th closest to an orthodontic practice of 709 places in the county (the county median is 7.6 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Shropshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ludlow Church of England School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 626 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 182 schools, 43,684 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 19 miles Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre, Kidderminster — 19 miles Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, Broseley — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 14 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Ludford
Ludford is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, 18.7 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Ludford list clear aligners, the nearest 19.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ludford are commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, 20.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ludford to Mercian House Dental Practice is roughly 40 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 490 to 970 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £220 to £435 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 490 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ludford
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Orthodontist in Ludford: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ludford keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Shropshire.
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The local picture in Ludford
Ludford's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ludford falls under NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. 17.3% of Ludford's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,902 residents in Ludford's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ludford; the nearest is about 19 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Ludford are served by secondary schools including Ludlow Church of England School (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 182 schools and 43,684 pupils across Ludford's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Ludford among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ludford is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Ludford at a glance
Ludlow is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Ludford.
What we know about practices near Ludford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ludford. The nearest recorded are Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 19 miles away; Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre in Kidderminster, about 19 miles away; and Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 20 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ludford
The orthodontic landscape in Ludford offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Ludford
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ludford
Orthodontic treatment in Ludford is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ludford
There's no orthodontist on record in Ludford itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 14 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. By ONS classification, Ludford falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.3% of Ludford's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ludford, 6.9% of the 1,902 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Shropshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Ludford usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 19 miles away. Regionally, 22.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Ludford are Ludlow Church of England School (1.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ludford's Local Authority area covers 182 schools and 43,684 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ludford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ludford is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ludford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ludford
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ludford, Shropshire within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ludlow, Ashford Bowdler, Batchcott, Rockgreen, Ashford Carbonell, and Mitnell may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ludford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ludford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ludford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ludford is Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 18.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Mitton Dental Surgery (18.8 miles) and Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (19.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ludford?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ludford, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stourport-on-Severn, 18.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ludford?
The nearest practice to Ludford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Broseley Dental Practice Ltd, about 20.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (20.5 miles) and Comberton Dental Surgery & Implant Centre (20.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ludford, Shropshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ludford, Shropshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.